Mythwakers: The Minotaur

**A Powell's Best Kids Book of 2023**

If you like Ancient Greek mythology, you've come to the right place. The Mythwakers series focuses on mythological creatures, like me, the Minotaur. I have the body of a man and the head of a bull. I'm here to tell you all about the history and the folklore of my world, from Theseus to the labyrinth. Get ready for a whole new world of myth and magic.

Kate Ristau is an author, folklorist, and the Executive Director of Willamette Writers. She is the author of three middle grade series, Clockbreakers, Mythwakers, and Wylde Wings, and the young adult series, Shadow Girl. You can read her essays in The New York Times and The Washington Post. In her ideal world, magic and myth combine to create memorable stories with unforgettable characters. Until she finds that world, she'll live in a house in Oregon, where they found a sword behind the water heater and fairies in the backyard. Find her online at kateristau.com.